Chronixx Leads the List of Nominees for International Reggae and World Music Awards

Saturday, September 6, 2014

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amaican singer, Chronixx leads the pack of nominees for the for the upcoming International Reggae andWorld Music Awards (IRAWMA), set to take place at the Coral Spring Center for the Arts in Florida on October 4^th.

Chronixx received four IRAWMA nominations, including the Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Best Song for Smile Jamaica and Best Music Video for Here Comes Trouble.

Sean Paul and Shaggy each got three nominations, with Sean Paul nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Best Caribbean Entertainer and Best Crossover Song (alongside Arash) while the Shaggy  scored nods for Best Song (Fight This Feeling alongside Beres Hammond), Best Album (Out of Many One Music) and Best Male Disc Jockey/Rapper.

Mavado and Busy Signal also earned three nominations with both vying for the Best Crossover Song honor with Give It All To Me (featuring Nicki Minaj) and Bumaye (alongside Major Lazer) respectively and Best Music Video with Take It (feat. Karian Sang) and Bumaye respectively.

Season five winner of American talent show, The Voice Tessanne Chin copped two nominations: Female Vocalist of the Year, along with Etana, Marcia Griffiths, Ce’Cile and Patrice Roberts and the nomination for Entertainer of the Year award..

Canadian Reggae fusion band, Magic earned a nod for Best Crossover Song for their Billboard chart-topper, Rude.

A special cognition from the organizer will be given to Bobby Aitkens, Mykal ‘Grammy’ Rose — formerly of Black Uhuru, and Dr Audley Rollens will be inducted in Hall of Fame. IRAWMA Award of Honour will be given to St Vincent-born Kevin Lyttl

You can see the full nominations list for IRAWMA and place your votes here.

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Wiz Khalifa to Headline International Night at Reggae Sumfest

Friday, March 28, 2014

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S Rapper Wiz Khalifa has been confirmed for the 2014 staging of Reggae Sumfest.  The “Black and Yellow” hit maker will perform on International Night 1 of the show on Friday July 18th.

 

Wiz Khalifa, will be joined by Tessanne Chin, winner of NBC’s The Voice, along with Sanchez, Chronixx, Jah Cure, Zvuloon Dub System from Israel and much more. 

Wiz a  four-time Grammy nominee,  is known for producing albums such as Show and Prove, Deal or no Deal, Rolling Papers and O.N.I.F.C (Only N***a in First Class).He also has done hit singles such as Young, Wild and Free (featuring Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars), Remember You and Work Hard, Play Hard.

He is currently promoting his upcoming album, Blacc Hollywood, which is slated for release sometime this year and released the first single off the compilation, We Dem Boyz  in February. The album will feature Grammy-winning singer, Adele as well as Miley Cyrus and Juicy J.

Reggae Sumfest 2014 will take place from July 13-19 at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay and is being sponsored by The Gleaner Company Ltd., Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Iberostar, Pepsi, Secrets and IRIE FM.

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Protoje and Chronixx First Official Collaboration With “Who Knows”

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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wo of Reggae music's emergent leaders have gifted their fans what they have been anticipating for the better part of two years. The new record titled “Who Knows” is an indomitable combination of Protoje's lyrical prowess and Chronixx's mesmerizing melodies.

“Who Knows” is the first official single from Protoje's third studio album, scheduled for release in September 2014. The song is an anthem for the free spirited, unrestricted by the opinions of others and the perception of inadequacy.

DJ and selector extraordinaire, David Rodigan, premiered “Who Knows”  on BBC's IXtra last month, and the record has been in consistent rotation on international and home-grown radio stations ever since.

In his verses, Protoje exposes the illusion of poverty, highlighting the irony that hunger plagues the city when, “food deh down a country just a drop off a the tree them.” The chorus, penned by producer Phillip “Winta” James and delivered by Chronixx, illuminates the joys of living simply, and the inner peace resulting from surrender to life's ebb and flow.

Sharing insight into their early conversations, which began as far back as 2010, Protoje recalled, “Chronixx and myself, from the first day we met, have talked about doing music together when the time was right. The stars have now aligned.”

Production on “Who Knows” is another testimony to the evolving genius of James, who has been setting a high standard this past year, with projects including the Rootsman and Militancy Riddims. James is also the main producer of Protoje's third album, which will be released on the newly incorporated Indiggnation Collective label.

“This is my first collaboration with Oje. Winta and Oje are geniuses, and the result brings I and I a great joy," Chronixx declared. “Music that teaches gratitude and self-sufficiency is especially relevant in these times.”

Protoje and Chronixx have toured extensively with their respective bands, The Indiggnation and Zincfence Redemption, commanding the attention of audiences globally. “Who Knows” is currently available on iTunes, and the official music video will be released on April 8.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL TAKES LIVE MUSIC TO NEW HEIGHTS

Thursday, January 30, 2014

On February 22 and 23 the hills of Holywell will come alive when Bombrush Records and the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT) host the inaugural Blue Mountain Music Festival. The festival boasts a hybrid of music, culture and outdoor adventure, set against the panoramic landscape of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park.

The Blue Mountain Music Festival, an official Reggae Month event, will feature two days of performances, yoga, hiking, camping and an array of entertainment for the entire family. At last night’s media launch, Roshaun Clarke, Executive Producer of the event promised an experience synonymous with the acclaimed Woodstock Festival.

During his presentation at the launch, Minister Damion Crawford extended gratitude and congratulations to the festival organizers for creating a premium event that will lure visitors who want to experience more than “sand and sea.”

Festival Schedule
On Saturday, February 22, gates open at 2 pm. The Reggae Party begins at 7 pm, featuring the legendary Third World band, Tanya Stephens, Chronixx and Kabaka Pyramid, among others. On Sunday, February 23, gates re-open at 11 am and the Misty Bliss concert starts at 2 pm, featuring T.O.K., Nomaddz, Ity and Fancy Cat, Kelissa and Jesse Royal.

Sharing his vision for the Blue Mountain Music Festival, Clarke sees the event evolving to become “one of the premiere music festivals in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Diversifying the genres of music presented and offering innovative attractions will be key to achieving this.”

Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park 21st Anniversary

“The Blue Mountain Music Festival is the first in a week-long series of events celebrating the 21st Anniversary of the designation of the Blue and John Crow Mountains as a National Park,” stated Dr. Susan Otuokon, Executive Director of the JCDT. “The festival will raise awareness and funds for the park, while encouraging Jamaicans to visit and enjoy the ambiance at Holywell.”

Tickets and festival information
Tickets start at $2,500 for day passes and $5,000 for season passes, which are available at Woolworth, Xtras, Cove Cinema Ocho Rios and online at TouchTix.net.

Proceeds from the Blue Mountain Music Festival will benefit the JCDT and TOK’s Guardian Angel Foundation.

Sponsors include the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust, Bombrush Records, RJR Communications Group, Anubis Communications, Telegens, Got Creative Design & Photography and Listen Mi Caribbean.

Visit bluemountainmusicfestival.com or email bluemountainmusicfestival@gmail.com for information.
 

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